That ringing in your ears may be more than a little nuisance. Tinnitus (the perception of sound when no actual external noise is present) can be completely debilitating to those who suffer from it. The U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that more than 50 million Americans experience some degree of tinnitus.

What is Tinnitus?
According to the American Tinnitus Association (ATA), tinnitus is the perception of sound when no actual external noise is present. This phenomenon is usually described as a “ringing in the ears.” However, tinnitus can present as buzzing, hissing, whistling, swooshing, or even clicking. Patients can experience this as a temporary condition or unfortunately as an ongoing disorder. The U.S. Center for Disease Control estimates that more than 50 million Americans experience tinnitus to some degree.

Have you ever heard your heartbeat in your ear? You’re not alone.

Are you one of millions that hears a ringing in your ears? Did you know, that Beltone has an app for that? Tinnitus comes from the Latin tinnire which means, "to ring," and those who've experienced the sensation include former U.S. president Ronald Reagan, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, Star Trek superstars William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, and even the famous naturalist Charles Darwin. 

It is estimated that 50 million Americans suffer from tinnitus, a medical condition that manifests as a persistent ringing, whooshing or swishing sound in your ear.

You’re not crazy, that constant sound in your ears could be a real medical condition called tinnitus. And, you’re not the only one looking for relief. If you hear constant ringing, whistling, hissing, or other sounds that never seem to go away, you could be suffering from a hearing condition called tinnitus.